About this role
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center.
NWOS is closed on all weekends and major holidays. No night shifts or on-call.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Prepares instruments and supplies for each case in an efficient and effective manner.
• Anticipates surgeon needs by promptly providing correct items as needed.
• Utilizes preference cards and surgery schedule prior to each case.
• Utilize equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner. Maintain the integrity of supplies, equipment and instruments, and reports concerns appropriately.
• Assists with prompt turnover and start of surgical cases to actively promote productivity and efficient case flow.
• Performs surgical scrub and gowns and gloves self and others using aseptic technique.
• Conducts sponge and needle counts with RN per procedure.
• Distributes and disposes of biohazards appropriately and practices standard precautions at all times.
• Runs autoclave and documents results according to department policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Washington State Surgical Tech Registration
• BLS
• Graduated an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Ability to problem solve and think critically in high stress situations
• Previous Surgical Technologist experience preferred, but not required
SHIFT:
• Day shift, 4-10's. No weekends, no nights, on- call, or major holidays.
BENEFITS:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life & ADD Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life & ADD Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary AFLAC Options
• Employee Discount
• 401k Employer Match after 1 year
• 401k Profit Sharing after 1 year
• PTO
• 7 paid holidays
Hiring Range: $26.50 - $50.28
Surgical, Operating, Surgeons